Subclass
Pterygota
(Winged Insects)
Order
Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees,
Wasps and Sawflies)
Suborder
Apocrita (Ants, Bees and
Wasps)
Superfamily
Apoidea (Bees)
Family
Halictidae (Sweat Bees)
Genus Agapostemon (Metallic Green Bees)
virescens
Two different species of Metallic Green Bees. Notice the difference in the antennae,
wings and the leg size and coloring. The first photo is from Antelope Island and second
was taken at Bear River Bird Refuge. © Carol Davis, 2005 and 2006
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Genus Agapostemon (Metallic Green Bees)
virescens
Two different species of Metallic Green Bees. Notice the difference in the antennae,
wings and the leg size and coloring. The first photo is from Antelope Island and second
was taken at Bear River Bird Refuge. © Carol Davis, 2005 and 2006
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Other Home - Amazing Nature